University Honors Program Blog
Archive for August, 2010
Kalb Report Internship [Exclusive Honors Internship]
Here’s an exclusive internship opportunity for UHP students: The GW Global Media Institute invites a student in the University Honors Program to go behind-the-scenes of the University’s acclaimed broadcast series The Kalb Report during the Fall 2010 semester. Conduct research on topics at the intersection of journalism, politics, and public policy and learn about developing [...]
Signing, Singing, Speaking: How Language Evolved [Good Article]
I’ve often wondered why it is that humans are the only ones that can dance to a beat (though I found out in this article that it turns out we’re not!), and why we’re drawn to music in the first place. Does it remind us of heartbeats in the womb? Does it sound like the [...]
What is it about 20-Somethings? [Good Article]
I don’t want to give you all the wrong idea with this, since we do treat you all like adults once you get to college — you’re responsible for knowing important information, making your own schedules, deciding things for yourself — but there’s an increasingly accepted concept moving around in certain circles that adulthood doesn’t [...]
BIG Citizenship, See Justice Ginsburg [Recommended Events]
The National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC), hosts a large conference on or around Citizenship Day (the anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Constitution!). This year’s conference will be held on September 17th at the Library of Congress from 9AM to 1PM. The conference brings together the leaders of various corporations, non-profits, philanthropies, government, civic [...]
The Triple Helix Undergrad. Publication Eboard Opportunity
The new GW chapter of undergraduate publication The Triple Helix is looking for interested students from all years disciplines within the University Honors Program to apply for eboard positions. Positions available include: Chief of Staff Editor in Chief (Must be English Major or Double Major in English) Associate Editor Medicine Writer Law Writer International/National Political [...]
Capitol Advertising Opportunity
Capitol Advertising is looking to fill open Executive Board positions. Capitol Advertising is a nationally-recognized advertising club that gives real world experience in the advertising industry. Members participate in a major competition called the National Student Advertising Competition, where students create an entire advertising campaign from start to finish and pitch it to the client. [...]
Idea Sex and the Collective Brain
What’s the process that’s having the same effect in cultural evolution as sex is having in biological evolution? Take fifteen minutes to watch this excellent TEDTalk video by Matt Ridley on how the collective brain grows through “idea sex.” Of course, there’s a lot more to it than that. You’ll hear bits of biology, economics, [...]
Catherine: “Half the Sky” Misses Half the Point
Our own Catherine Chandler weighs in on this year’s freshman book, “Half the Sky” over at the 2014 Freshman Reading blog. From her post: Ethics, culture and the very roots of gender bias are mostly ignored in “Half the Sky”. The intellectually curious reader wonders what it is that makes communities victimize women. While too [...]
The University Website [Comic]
I’ve seen this comic a few times now since it first appeared on one of my favorite sites, XKCD.com. In fact, a number of people have actually sent it to me. Is that supposed to be a subtle hint about changes I should make to our own website? I guess we are guilty of the [...]
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